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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
INDIANA PENSIONS.
List of Indianians Whose Applications fo
Pensions Have Been Granted.

List of Indianians Whose Applications for
Pensions Have Been Granted.
Washington Special.
Pensions have been granted to the following
named Indianians:
Nance, mother of jackson Speedy, Eckerty
Minerva j.. mother of Henry Burden, Marion
Susannah, mother of Thornton Freeman, Lynn;
Mary Hutchins. for widow of John Thompson.
Angola; Elizabeth, widow of Fernando Waugh
Troy; John Abram, Worthngton; John c.
Waltz, Ewing: Napoleon B. Bailey, Hillsboro;
John Black. Aurora Philip Vondlsseu. Swan
vile; Stephen B. Hodsden. Sedley: Peter Will
son, Farmersburg; Jas. w. Craig. Grandview;
Fort Wayne: VIM. Fetters. Ligonier; VIM. r.
Daeley, Gosport; Alfred Edwards, Fair Oak;
James S. McClain, Marion; VIM. Woods.
Ellettsville; John NJ. Heath. Charlottesville;
Kendallville; L. H. Wright. Clinton; Samuel
H. Eberly, Pine Village; John LAWN. deceased,
Richmond; Alex. Cook, Michigan City; Robert
W. Snyder. Greensbure, Hiram B. Cleee,
mer, Medora; Henry Mayne. Brownsville; Mar
tin Brown, deceased. Star City; Jewett H.
Barnes, Eiwood: Hezekiah Hinkson. Indianapo-
lis; Isabella. widow of Job Scott, Medora; minor
VIM. A. Baker, Vincennes; Mary, widow Of Jas.
II. Alexander. Algiers; Anna E., widow of VIM.
Rosser. Orland Sarah, mother of James B..
Shaffer, Crown Point; Jacob A Martin, deceased
Middleburg; Robert A. SHELTON, Francisco; Thos.
J. Patterson. Plymouth; VIM. Colvin. Veeders-
burg; Caleb Dibier Graham; Jonathan S. Cragun,
Alto: VIM. Champion. Seymour; Fred D. Lee,
Lebanon Jesse c. Oster, Avery; Joseph Glen
denim. Martinsville; VIM. G. Davis Edwards
port: VIM. p McCanton. Butersvie: r. Merry,
Dale; VIM P. Yonker. Rossville; John e. War
ner Edinburg; Geo. Frakes, Selvlu: Christian
Schach Groeelin; VIM. II. McEwen. Valparaiso;
John ii. Arnold. Bowling Green; VIM. Borold,
Syracuse; Aueustin H. league, Odell; John T.
Murphy, Memphis; John Brock, Freetown
ID
Loocootee; Lavina Rood, mother of Francis
Reynolds, Columbus Florida F. Anderson, for
widow of David Larue, Brownsbure; Cynthia
widow of James Reed. Terre Haute tincreasel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB.
Celebration at Hartford-Characteristic Re-
marks by Mark Twain.

CeleDratlOn at Re-
marks by Mark Twain.
HARTFORD Conn.,, April 27.-At the annual
reunion of the Army aud Navy Club of Connect
cut this evening, the chief address on the memory
of General Grant made by the Rev. DR.. NJ
B. Riddle, formerly a chaplain in the service
He was followed by S. L. Clemens Mark Twain),
who delivered the following characteristic ad-
dress:
al will detain you with only just few words
Just few thousand words and then give place
to better man-if he has been created. Lately
great and honored author, Matthew Arnold,
has been finding fault with General Grants En-
glish That would be fair enough. may be, if
the examples of imperfect English averaged more
instances to the page in General Grants book
than they do in Mr.. Arnolds criticism upon the
book, but they don't. Laughter and ap-
plause. 1t would be fair enough, may
be, if such instances were commoner
in General Grants book than they are
in the works of the average standard author
but they aren't. In truth, General Grants der
elections in the matter of grammar and con-
struction are not moro frequent than are such
derelctions in the works of a majority of the
vious- times authors exclusively and painstak
ingy trained to the literary trade was General
Grant to the trade of war, Applause This is
not n random statement; it Is Il fact, and easily
demonstrar table ! have book at home called
Modern English Lterature Its Blemishes and
Defects" By Henry II. Breen. F. s. A.. cous
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An Enthusiastic Endorsement.
GoRHAM. n. II. July Is. ]

GoRHAM. n H., July Is, 1885.
Gents-Whoever you are. | don't know, but I
thank the Lord and feel grateful you know TIL
in this world of adulterated medicines there is
compound that and does ali it advertises to do
and more Four years ago had slight shock of
palsy which unnerved me to such extent that the
least excitement would make shake like the ague.
Last May was induced to try Hop Bitters 1 used
one bottle but did not any changes another did so
change my nerves that they steady as they
were. used to take both hands to write but
my good right hand writes this. Now. if you
continue to manufacture honest and good article
as you do you will accumulate honest fortune and
confer the greatest blessing your fellow-men
that was ever conferred on mankind.
TIM BURCH.
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General and Personal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April 2L-Ex-Representative
C. N. Anderson late of Greenville. O., has To-
Gated in Washington, and will practice law. He
has taken Office room with Gen. Green B. Raum.
The total receipts of the government SO far
this month are $27. 124. 099; the total expendi-
lures. l.622, 253. being net gain for the month
of $l550l,S45 The heavy receipts and the com
paratively light disbursements indicate a CORE
spondingly large reduction in the public debt for
the month. now estimated at between $l2, 600,
600 and SIS. 900, 900.
Ex-Stare Senator Jason B. Brown is here, on
his way home from Norfolk and Richmond,
whittier he went on business. He has his horo-
scope on Congress- and his friends here say he
will be Representative Towards successor in
the event Democrat is elected next year Mr.
Brown will remain over Sunday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
MINOR MATTERS.
allure to Convict Collector Seeberger OF
Violation of Civil-Service Rules.

allure to Convict Collector Seeberger of
Violation of Civil-Service Rules.
WAsHINGToN, April Pit is stated on au-
thority that the evidence submitted at the recent
civil-serv;ce investigation at Chicago failed to
substantiate the charges preferred by the Chi
cago Cixil-service Reform Association against
Collector Seeberger. of the Chicago custom
house. wherein it was alleged that the Collector,
some months since, violated the civil-service law
by peremptorily demanding the resign alton OF a
clerk named Webster. for the sole reason that
his place was wanted for Democrat TIE evil
dence placed before the commissioners was al
most wholly in the form of voluntary statements
in writing Some afidavits, however, were re-
ceived AS the civil-service law does not author
ize the commissioners to administer oaths. or
compel the attendance Ct witnesses. or compel
voluntary witnesses to answer questions other
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
Chicapo's Indicted Thieves.

CHICAGO. April 27.-The attorneys for Edward
Mcdonald of the persons indicted in connection
with the county frauds, filed an affidavit asking
a change of venue from Judge Tuley this morn
ing Other affidavits filed in behalf of this de-
fendan. alleged that Judges Gary and Halves
were also prejudiced against the defendant 1t
is believed that McGarigle will object to three
other judges in the same way. and that the other
indicted county officials WILL by pursuing the
same tactics, be thus enabled to dispose of the
entire bench, thus causing curious compiled
ton. This, at least was the view of the matter
taken by attorneys this morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
What 1t Did for an Old Lady.

CosHocToN STATION, n. Y. Dec. %. 1884.
Gents-A number of people had been using your
Bitters here, and with marked effect. In fact,
case lady of over seventy years. had been sick for
years, and for the past ten years have known her
she has not been able to be around half the time
About six months ago she got feeble she was help
less Her old remedies. physicians, being of no
avail. sent to Deposit, fortyive miles, and got
bottle of Hop Bitters- 1t had such very beneficial
effect her that one bottle improved her so she
able to dress herself and walk about the house Whe
she had taken the second bottle she able to take
of her room and walk ont to her neighbors,
and has improved all the time SINCE My wife and
children also have derived great benefit from their use
". B. HATHAWAY,
Agt. u. S. Elk. Co.
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A Husbands Testimony.

My wife troubled for years with blotches. moth
patches and pimpes on her face, which nearly an
noyed the life out of her. She spent many dollars
the thousand infallibe (D cures with nothing but u
furious effects. A lady friend, of Syracuse n. Y,
who had had similar experience and had been cured
with Hop Bitters induced her to try it. One bottle
has made her face as smooth, fair and soft as a
chds and given her such health that it almost
miracle.
A MEMBER OF CANADIAN PARLIAMENT
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Heavy Loss in a Canadian village.

TOLEDO. o., April 27.-Last night the bust
ness portion of the village of Sylvania. ten miles
northwest of this city, was destroyed by fire,
which started in a drug store and burned in
both directions. There being means at
hand of effectively fighting the flames, dis
patch was sent here for aid and steamer was
sent by special train. making the run at the
rate of mile a. minute. The fire was soon
controlled. One square in the center of the vii
laee was burned, including the postofice. The
losses are figured to-day at total of $40 900,
distributed among seventeen persons and firms,
with insurance less than four thousand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
Wonderful Popularity ofthe
Renowned Medicine.
The Greatest Curative Success of the
Aga Voice from the People.

No medicine introduced to the public has ever met
with the accorded Hop Bitters. 1t stands
day the best known curative article in the world Its
marvellous is not due to the advertising has
received 1t is famous by of its inherent
virtues. 1t does all that is claimed for it, 1t is the
most powerful speedy and effective agent known for
the building up of debitated systems. The follow
ing witnesses are offered to prove this
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
Matrimonial.

KINGSTON, N. Y. April 27.-The wedding OF
the Hon. Ira Davenport and Miss Catherine
Sharpe was celebrated this afternoon with
elaborate ceremony and brilliant accompani-
ments, and in the presence of large and dis
tinguished gathering. The bridal couple started
this evening for New York, whence they will
sail for Europe
NEW YORK, April 27. Miss Lucy Work.
daughter of Frank Work, the banker, was mar
ried this afternoon, at Grace Episcopal Church,
to Mr.. Cooper Hewitt, son OF Mayor Hewitt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28

than such they may choose to answer thor
oughly satisfactory investigation. the commits
sioLers say, was practically impossible. AS to
the inquiry to the manner in which the civil
serviee law. rules and regulations are enforced
in the Chicago postoffice aud the Chicago customs
district it is stated that the records of the Offices
examined show satisfactory compliance with
the law and the regulations of the commission.
II is expected that a formal report in the Web
ster-Seeberger matter will be made within the
fox 1orc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
Three Boys Drowned.

BALTIMORE, Nd. April q. - Information
reached here to-day of the drowning in Chesa-
peake bay of three young sons of George W. Hay.
ward, a prominent merchant of Solomon's
island, in southern Maryland. The three boys.
with a colored man, were returning IN small
sailboat from visit across the bay. The boat
capsized in heavy gale, and two of the boys,
Frederick and Guy, were swept away in the
darkness. The colored man and Bernard, the
youngest boy, chung to the mast until daylight,
when Bernard lost his hold, and was drowned.
The colored man was picked up by passing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
A Rich Lady'S Experience.

travelled all over Europe and other foreign eoun-
tries at cost of thousands of dollars in search of
health, and found it not. returned discouraged and
disheartened and restored to real youthful health
and spirits with less than two bottles of Hon Btters
hope others may profit by my experience and stay at
home, A LADY AUGUSTA, Me.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
The Worst of All.

The Nihilist doomed in Siberian waste
To live in his exile gloom.
MAY possibly think he is fated to taste
The cup of bitterest doom.
The slave who works for anothers gain.
The captive held by his foe.
The sufferer wracked by his bed of pain.
And the beggar in want and woe:
The grief of all of these men combined,
Can never amount to the sum
Of the awful grief, condensed, refined.
Of the man with musical chum!
It'd. Rifs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
A Sword of Honor for the Kaiser.

London Truth
A truly regal present has been sent by the
King of Portugal to the German Emperor, which
is worth all the other royal birthday gifts put
together 1t is a sword of honor, with blade
specially made at the Lisbon arsenal, and ex-
quisitely chiseled. The hilt is of solid gold in
crusted in every part with diamonds, sapphires,
rubies and emeral6s. These were set after de.
sign supplied by the Queen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
Steamship News.

New York. April 27.-Arrived: Nevada from
Liverpool.
HAMBURG, April 27.-Arrived: Suevia, from
New York.
QUEENSTOWN, April 27.-Arrived: Arizona
from New York.
SOUTHAMPTON. April 81 -Arrive6: Noordland,
from New York for Antwerp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
Celebration at Wabash.

WABASH, Ind, April 27.-The Grant memo
rial services in the Presbyterian Church, this
city, under the auspices of James H. Emmett
Post, G. A. r., were largely attended. Rev. Fl.
L. Stetson, of Logansport. delivered the address,
paying an eloquent tribute to the dead hero. A
handsome sum was realized to be distributed to
the national monument fund.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
The Boston Girl Again.

New York Sun.
What funny little car, said Boston young
lady who 10 visiting here to friend, as the
driver rang for the fare.
YES" said her friend. ut is called bob tail
car"
Bob tail!' exclaimed the Boston one, with
fine enthusiasm. .'Oh, how Darwinian!'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
At New York.

NEW YORK, April PA large number of
friends and admirers of General Grant met at
the Fifth-avenue Hotel tonight for the purpose
of forming permanent organization to annu-
ally honor the Generals birthday There were
present General Sherman, Roscoe Conkling. ex-
Senator Alexander Mcdonald, Gen. Edward F.
Winslow, Gen. Chas. H. T. Collish, and
others. General Sherman acted as chair
man, and said that although his
heart was with them, they all knew,
he thought the older men should be
excused from the labors which the organization
necessarily involved, and the work be done by
younger men. General Collish read letters ap-
proving the object of the meeting from Hamil-
ton Fish, E. P. Alexander, of General Lees
staff; Levi P. Morton, Gen. Adam Badeau and
others. Elk Senator Conkling said if the object
of the meeting was merely to prevent Grant be-
Ing forgotten, it need never have been called.
After some discussion, General Sherman, Gen.
Collish and Colonel Logan were appointed to Sc
lect executive committee of three to formu-
late a MAN.
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OTHER CELEBRATIONS.

Concentrating the Anniversary at WASH
fngton-General Burdette ON Calhoun.
Special to the indianapolis JournaI.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-The sixty-ffth an
riversary OF the birthday of General Grant was
commemorated here tonight at the Metropolitan
M. E. Church, in the presence of large audi
ence. Ex-Mayor Emery presided. Addresses
were delivered by Hon. John A. J. Creswell,
Postmaster-eeneral under Grant; Gen. s. S.
Burdette and ex-confederate Brigadier-general
Colston. Senator Morgan, Of Alabama who was
to have delivered an address on Grant and tn Q
South" could not attend General Burdette,
while talking about Grant and Logan, spoke of
the latter as the right arm Of Grant in all his
early battles. Departing from mis- subject an d
alluding to the unveiling OF the Calhoun statue,
at Charleston. yesterday. General Burde tie crti-
cised high officials of this government for taking
part in those ceremonies. Calhoun he charac-
terized man who regarded the human race
as composed of few masters with whips in
their hands. and multitude of slaves to do the
work of their masters AT the close of the ad-
dress collection was taken for the Grant mon
ument, and a considerable sum was realized
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-28
Round.Honse Burned.

Dies MONIES, Ia, April 27-Fire this even
ing destroyed the Wabash round house, in this
city, containing thirteen locomotives The loss
will scarcely fall below 100000, and may ex-
coed that sum.
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Mr.. Blaine at Boston.

Boston, April 27-Mr Blaine arrived here at
1910 P. NJ. and was driven to Young's Hotel.
He Immediately retired. He appeared quite
weak from the effect of his long journey.
The party will leave for Augusta early in the
morning.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17

The New York Star thus sums up
the "Self-evident" effects Of our pro-
tective policy:
ut has built up the cotton fields and
the wheat fields Of India.
ut has driven our pork and butter
out Of Europe.
ut is persuading France to exclude
our corn and wheat, and other agri-
cultural products.
at is persuading us to spend mil
lions upon ornaments, and to follow
the other nations of the earth in the
policy of jealousy, hatred and war.
ain return for all these evils what
has it given us? A few sickly manu-
features which cannot stand alone,
and million working people on the
strike.
Verify this is the protection which
the wolf gave to the lamb"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17
Saint Nafg'S Beacon.
LEONARDToWN, MD.
THURSDAY Morning, Feb. nth, 1887.

THE News OF THE WEEK. The New
York strike has collapsed and as usual
the strikers have lost their places in
stead gaining an increase in wages by
quitting work. -Westmin ster, Nd. has
hada SOS, 900 fre.-President Cleve-
two have not been reported from the
land has vetoed the "pauper pension
bill" and the newspapers generally,
without regard to party, commend his
action.-The U. S. Senate has passed
4 bill to refund to the States the money
collected under the direct tax levied
in August, 1861, and the House, it is
thought, will pass the bill also. The
amount to be refunded will be about
seventeen and half millions of dol
lars, of which Maryland will get $436,
G83.-In the House of Representatives
two bills have been introduced to
bridge the Potomac at Washington,
one of them to be a memorial to Gen.
Grant.-Secretary Manning, regarded
by many as the ablest Of the Presi.
dents advisers, has resigned as Secre-
tary of the Treasury.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17

To BoYooTT CANADA.-The SUBJ
committee of the House Committee on
Foreign affairs have recommended as
substitute for the Senate bill, bill
providing that when the President is
satisfied that American vessels are
denied treaty rights or reasonable
privileges he may by proclamation pro-
hibit the entry into American ports of
vessels owned wholly or in part by
British subjects or arriving from
Canada or New Foundland Except
when in distress) and may forbid the
Importation of any goods from Canada
or New Foundland or any locomotive,
car OF other vehicle. Violation of this
provision is made punishable by fine
and imprisonment. A section Of the
bill authorizes the creation of CON-
mission to take testimony with respect
to damages inflicted upon American
citizens and American vessels.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17

In view of the fact that large ma
jority of the Republican newspapers of
the country urged the President not to
sign the Dependent Pension bill and
that indeed, with the single exception
ofthe Claim Agents Oao11, nearly every
Republican journal of national prom
inence has denounced the measure as
an act of spoliation, the course of Mr..
Blaine mouthpiece about that measure
is extraordinary. But the truth is
that the Tribune has become so used
to argument by epithet that it cannot
feel at home in any discussion of
American politics without raising the
old Blaine cry about "the rebel yell. -
Ncp York Star.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17

Last week the Executive Committee
Of the Prohibition Party, met in Balti-
more. There was large attendance.
A discussion took place regarding the
adoption of a pledge for voters in favor
Of a prohibitory amendment to the
Maryland constitution, and by vote
Of 10 to 6 it was decided not to adopt
the pledge.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17

The Superior Conrt of Massachusetts,
has awarded damages to a tenant for
sickness contracted through the bad
sanitary condition of the dwelling he
had rented" This is a lust and right
eous decision, and may be the means
of teaching landlords the necessity of
building habitable houses and keeping
them in repair. A few more such
verdicts will have wholesome effect.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17

The census of new enterprises that
have been started in Baltimore since
the passage of the law exenpting man
ufacturers' plant is one of the most
interesting that has ever been taken in
that city. 1t shows that during the
past six years 1896 new establishments,
giving employment to 1927 people,
have been started.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17
New Advertisements.
The Nursery and ChiId'S Hospital,

Cor. FRANKLIN AND SCHROEDER Sis
Is now open for the reception of patients,
either medical or surgical A number of
firstclass private rooms have been arranged
for the accommodation of patients coming
from distance, who may be accompanied
by an attendant. Contagious and incurra-
BILE cases will not be received. Rooms and
board from So to $15 per week, Apply to
the Institution.
Feb. film.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17
DIED.

In St. nigo's district, on nth of January,
1887, NORA CECILIA, infant daughter of
Mary f. and Benjamin Combs aged 4
months and II days.
Lamb in a CLINE of verdue,
Thy favored lot was cast,
No serpent mid thy fow'ry food,
Upon thy fold no blast
Thine We're the chrystal fountains,
And thine a cloudless sky
Aye, little Nora's gone to dwell
With the angels on high,
ELLA .....
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17

From the daily papers we CLEAN that
in Europe there is no cessation in the
preparations for war. If the warlike
preparations mean nothing, then the
different governments are expanding
a great deal of money in the amUse-
ment of getting ready to fight.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17

The 4th of March proximo, will wit
ness the political death and burial of
the 49th Congress, Thus far, it has
failed to reduce the Tariff and at its
funeral there will be few mourners.
May its successor promise less Tariff
reform and accomplish more.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17
NOTINE
FOR SHERIFF.

Mr.. r. KING CLARKE, of Patuxent.
is suggested as a suitable democratic can
didate for the next Sheritfalty. He would
be strong candidate and, if elected, would
make most faithful officer. DEMOCRATS.